Friends Connect Malawi TV, Lilongwe (2026)

01/06/2026

Kawale Police recover K18.5 million, hunts for the suspect

Kawale Police have recovered K18.5 million, cash that got stolen and intensified investigations to apprehend the suspect, Justin Makwecha for allegedly breaking into a building and committing a felony therein, in which cash amounting to K23.9 million got stolen.

The incident occurred during the night of May 30, 2026 at Madina Investment belonging to Mr Kaleen Ullah, a Pakistan national plying business in Mchesi.

It is on record that on May 29, this year, Mr Kaleen Ullah knocked off at 20:45 hours due to the offloading of new stock.And this made it impossible to bank the sales of that day, hence kept in the shop.

Sadly, the next day, the shop owner discovered that money amounting to K23.9 million had been stolen from the cofers, this prompted him to sought police help.

Following up the case Kawale detectives got a clue of the author of the case to be one of the shop attendant Justin Makwecha as spotted on Close Circuit cameras footage.

Police positively located the suspect's house, swiftly searched within the compound and have since recovered K18.5 million Cash but did not find suspect.

Meanwhile investigations are at an advanced stage to arrest him and recover the remaining cash.

Once arrested, Justin Makwecha (full particulars not yet advised) will answer the charge of breaking into a building and committing a felony therein.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

21/05/2026

4 jailed for illegal possession of 108 bags of charcoal

The Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced Hawa Kambwiri, 36, Austin Sharifu, 41, Harry Haj, 23, and Shaibu Jonas, 39, for being found in possession of forest produce without a permit valued at K11.2 million.

During court proceedings, the station’s prosecution officer Inspector Amos Mwase informed the court that on the night of May 8, 2026, a team of Mangochi Police officers in collaboration with Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers from Eastern Region Police Headquarters intercepted a 5-tonne Isuzu motor vehicle registration number MH 10209 loaded with bags of charcoal at Bolera while travelling from Katema towards Mangochi Boma.

Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered 108 bags of charcoal, prompting the arrests.

Appearing before the court, the first and second convicts pleaded guilty to two counts , while the third and fourth convicts also pleaded guilty to one count each.

In mitigation, all the convicts asked for leniency, citing family obligations.

In his submission, prosecutor Mwase highlighted that such wanton acts contribute significantly to climate change. He highlighted that deforestation leads to habitat destruction, threatens biodiversity, and disrupts ecosystems, thereby asking the court to impose custodial sentences.

In his ruling, Senior Resident Magistrate Muhammad Chande agreed with the state, stating that the illegal charcoal trade undermines forest restoration efforts by the Forestry Department and its partners in the district.

Chande ordered Hawa Kambwiri to pay K1.5 million fine for possessing forest produce without permit in default, one year imprisonment and 3 years imprisonment for trafficking forest produce without permit.

Sharifu was ordered to pay a fine of K800,000 in default one year imprisonment for possession of forest produce without permit and 3 years imprisonment for trafficking forest produce without permit

Haj and Shaibu were each sentenced to 2½ years imprisonment for trafficking forest produce without permit.

Additionally, the court forfeited all 108 bags of charcoal to the Malawi government. Meanwhile, the court reserved its ruling on the forfeiture of the motor vehicle to a later date.

All the convicts hail from Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi District.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

14/05/2026

Salesman commits su***de over debt in Mangochi

A 29-year-old well-known salesman at Chilipa Trading Centre identified as Frank John has committed su***de after reportedly failing to repay loans taken from different individuals.

The incident occurred on the evening of May 12, 2026, at Msonkho Village in Traditional Authority Chilipa, Mangochi District.

According to police findings, John was working as a salesman at one of the major shops at Chilipa Trading Centre.

On the day of the incident, the deceased’s father returned home from the garden and was informed by his wife that their son(now deceased) was unwell.

Concerned about his condition, the father went to check on him in his house. After knocking several times without receiving any response, he opened the door and found him hanging lifeless from the roof by a rope.

The incident was reported to Chilipa Police Unit, and officers together with medical personnel from Chilipa Health Centre visited the scene.

A postmortem examination established that death was caused by suffocation.

Police found a su***de note in the deceased’s room indicating that he had accumulated debts borrowed from various individuals as well as the shop where he was working.

Police are therefore appealing to the public to refrain from taking their own lives whenever they face challenges in life. They should rather seek counselling or share issues with colleagues.

The deceased hailed from Msonkho Village, Traditional Authority Chilipa in Mangochi District.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

14/05/2026

Son arrested for killing father over bag of rice

Police in Mangochi have arrested White M***a, 26, for allegedly assaulting his 57-year-old biological father, George M***ah Mkumba, to death following a dispute over a bag of rice.

The incident occurred on the night of May 12, 2026, at Maluwa 2 Village in Traditional Authority Chowe, Mangochi District.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect had separated from his wife and returned to his parents.

On the day of the incident, White reportedly reconciled with his wife without the knowledge of his parents and had gone back to his father’s house to collect his belongings.

Upon arrival, he demanded to be given his property, including a bag of rice belonging to his father.

The father refused to surrender the bag, a fight erupted between the two during which the suspect allegedly assaulted him with a stick on the head before pushing him to the ground, causing him to collapse.

The matter was reported to Mangochi Police Station, and officers rushed the victim to Mangochi District Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

A postmortem examination conducted at the hospital revealed that death was due to blockage of the airway after choking(aspiration pneumonia) caused by the assault.

M***a will appear before court to answer a murder charge contrary to Section 209 of the Penal Code once the necessary paperwork is completed.

Police in Mangochi are appealing to the public to opt for amicable ways of settling their differences to avoid committing such serious crimes.

The suspect hails from Bamusi Village, Traditional Authority Chiunda, in Mangochi District.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

14/05/2026

Two young male pedestrians have died after being hit by a speeding motor vehicle while crossing the road on May 11, 2026, at Sumaili Village along the Bakili Muluzi Highway in Mangochi.

The deceased have been identified as Sharif Duwa, 10, and Kifa Charles, 9.

According to preliminary investigations, Shafi Kassim, 28, was driving a Toyota Sienta registration number MH 111C from the direction of Chiponde towards Mangochi Boma.

Upon arrival at Sumaili Village, due to excessive speeding, he lost control of the vehicle and hit the two young boys who were crossing the road from the right to the left side.

After the crash, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene.

Following the impact, both minors sustained head injuries and fractures to their left thighs. They were rushed to Namwera Health Centre, where they were both pronounced dead on arrival.

On the morning of May 12, 2026 the suspect surrendered himself to police. He is expected to answer charges of causing death by reckless driving, failing to render assistance to victims, and failing to ascertain the nature of injuries sustained by the victims.

Both deceased hailed from Salimu Village, Traditional Authority Jalasi in Mangochi District.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

12/05/2026

Man 27, Arrested for robbing shop owner

Police in Kawale have arrested a 27-year-old man Joseph Jackson for allegedly robbing a shop owner at Chipasula bridge in Area 22, Lilongwe.

The filed report, indicates that the victim Yamikani Andrea, owns a shop at Kaliyeka, selling electronic gadgets.

Further the report indicates that on May 5, 2026 around 22:00 hours the suspect attacked the shop owner as he was retiring from his daily errands.

During the attack the suspects took away the following items; one HP Laptop, Techno spark 40, Itel A1000 C, Huawei P40, Techno Spark 30, Techno POP 8 and external Laptop Keyboard. All valued at K5.2 million.

Meanwhile, Police have recovered all the stolen items that have been positively identified by the victim.

In terms of origin,Joseph Jackson hails from Mtsiliza Village, Traditional Authority Njewa in Lilongwe.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

12/05/2026

ZIM BUS CRASH ACCIDENT:

APM SUPPORTS FAMILIES WITH K7.5 MILLION

By Ganizan Phiri

President Peter Mutharika has supported each of the bereaved families with K500, 000 following the death of 15 Malawians in a bus accident in Zimbabwe on May 5 2026.

Deputy Chief Secretary to Government Stuart Ligomeka disclosed this when he received the bodies of the 15 at the Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre last evening.

The government, which also provided caskets, held a solemn ceremony before the bodies were taken to their respective homes for burial.

Ligomeka said Mutharika was saddened by the loss of lives and described the tragedy as a huge loss to the nation.

He also hailed the Zimbabwean government for the support rendered after the incident.

17 people died in an accident last week en route to Malawi. The Malawi government facilitated the repatriation of the bodies.

11/05/2026

Woman jailed 4 years IHL for stealing baby

The Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court on May 11, 2026 convicted and sentenced 26-year-old Aisha Mary Wilson to four years imprisonment with hard labour for stealing her friend’s five-month-old baby girl, contrary to Section 167 of the Penal Code.

During court proceedings, the Station’s Prosecution Officer(SPO) Inspector Amos Mwase, told the court that the convict and the victim were once neighbours in Mangochi Township before the victim relocated to her home village in Katema Area. Despite the relocation, Wilson continued monitoring the victim until she gave birth in November last year.

On March 4, 2026, Wilson convinced the victim to return to Mangochi boma after promising her a job opportunity. Upon arrival, the victim stayed with the convict for several days without being introduced to any job as promised.

On March 18, 2026, the victim decided to return home, and Wilson offered to es**rt her to Katema Depot. Along the way, she asked to carry the baby, claiming she wanted to assist the mother who had luggage.

However, as they approached the depot, Wilson excused herself to answer the call of nature while carrying the baby and disappeared with the child.

Police later arrested Wilson in Chimwala Area, where she had been hiding and successfully rescued the baby.

Appearing before court, Wilson pleaded not guilty, prompting the state to parade five witnesses who proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.

In mitigation, the convict only apologised to the court and said she had nothing to mitigate.

In his submission, Prosecutor Mwase reminded the court that Wilson is currently on court bail after committing a similar offence in Makanjira in January this year. He further submitted that her actions endangered the child’s life as the baby had been separated from the mother for several days without breastfeeding and therefore prayed for a custodial sentence.

In his ruling, Senior Resident Magistrate Muhammad Chande concurred with the state and sentenced Wilson to four years imprisonment with hard labour as a deterrent to would-be offenders.

Wilson hails from Katema Village in Traditional Authority Mponda, Mangochi District.

FCM TV NEWSROOM)

11/05/2026

4 arrested for illegal possession of 108 bags of charcoal in Mangochi

Police in Mangochi, in collaboration with Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers from Eastern Region Police Headquarters, have arrested three men and one woman for being found in possession of forest produce without proper documentation.

The suspects have been identified as Hawa Kambwiri, 36, Austin Sharifu, 41, Harry Haj, 23, and Shaibu Jonas, 39.

The arrests were made during the night of May 8, 2026, at Bolera along the Mangochi–Chilipa Road following a joint operation prompted by intelligence reports regarding illegal charcoal dealings in the area.

During the operation, the team intercepted a 5-tonne Isuzu motor vehicle registration number MH 10209, which was loaded with bags of charcoal and travelling from Katema towards Mangochi Boma.

Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered 108 bags of charcoal without proper documentation, prompting the arrest . The charcoal and the motor vehicle were seized, pending further investigations.

Meanwhile, the Department of Forestry was immediately informed and later assessed the confiscated charcoal at a value of K11.2 million.

All suspects are expected to appear before court soon to answer charges related to illegal possession of forest produce, contrary to the country’s forestry regulations.

All the suspects hail from Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi District.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

08/05/2026

Gas explosion injures woman in Mangochi

A 21-year-old woman identified as Neliya Aufi has been hospitalised at Mangochi District Hospital after sustaining burns when a cooking gas cylinder exploded while she was preparing supper inside her house.

The incident occurred on May 7, 2026, at Chomba Village in Traditional Authority Mponda, Mangochi District.

Police findings indicate that the cylinder accidentally exploded during the cooking process, resulting in burns to both of the victim’s arms and part of her face.

The fire also damaged part of the house, mainly the kitchen, together with several kitchen utensils.

Aufi was rushed to Mangochi District Hospital, where she is currently receiving medical treatment.

Meanwhile, the value of the damaged property and the actual cause of the explosion are yet to be established.

Police in the district are advising members of the public who use cooking gas cylinders to regularly inspect their gas equipment before use, and consult technicians on any defects they may observe.

The victim hails from Vinjenje Village, Traditional Authority Malengachanzi in Nkhotakota District.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

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